Serving 401 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Big Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 401 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Big Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Big Springs Elementary School's student population of 401 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
401 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Big Springs Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Springs Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2786 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
11%
6%
Hispanic
25%
53%
Black
18%
13%
White
39%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Big Springs Elementary School is ranked #2786 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Big Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Big Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ethridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Big Springs Elementary School?
401 students attend Big Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Big Springs Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Springs Elementary School?
Big Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Big Springs Elementary School offer ?
Big Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Big Springs Elementary School part of?
Big Springs Elementary School is part of Richardson Independent School District.
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